Classes & Activities

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This course will provide a fun and safe environment to learn the base line skills no kayaker should be without. Topics will include boat anatomy, kayak fit, essential equipment, paddle strokes, boat handling, bracing, safety considerations with an emphasis on injury prevention, self and assisted rescues after a capsize. Participants will have the option of trying different styles of kayaks.

Learn self-hypnosis to enhance the power of your mind. Lessons integrate scientific research from psychology, neuroscience, quantum physics, and spirituality. Techniques covered include: instant motivation, trauma/phobia reversal, accelerated reading and retention, test anxiety, pain control, rapid actualization of goals, and many other skills to amplify the mind and control the body’s automatic responses. This will revolutionize the way you see yourself and reality.

Program Fee:

$125 HSU Students • $185 All Others

Day and Time:

Mondays & Wednesdays • 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location:

Recreation & Wellness Center Room 124

Notes:

Contact the facilitator Kyle Wannigman for questions at PositiVibesHypnotherapy.com or (707) 840-4640

Outdoor enthusiasts use an assortment of ropes and knots for outdoor skills. Many of these same knots can be useful for a variety of everyday uses, ranging from camping, climbing, sailing, loading vehicles, and more. This seminar will cover various knots including hitches, bends, loops and other important knots. If you would like to have the mystery taken out of knot tying, this class is for you!

When adventuring in the outdoors, there is nothing more important than protecting the areas we use and love. Leave No Trace is an internationally recognized program that utilizes a set of ethics that helps us to understand how to reduce out impact in the back country as well as the front country. This training will give you a general knowledge of how to make good decisions to reduce your impact.

This three-day scenario-based course is designed as a review and practice of evacuation and decision making guidelines. It also provides wilderness medicine practitioners with current updates in the wilderness medicine field. There will be a written examination at the beginning of this course. It may be used to recertify WFR and WEMT (wilderness portion only) for the following organizations: WMI, NOLS, SOLO, and WMA. This class includes CPR. For more information please see visit http://www.nols.edu/wmi/courses/wildfirstrecertification.shtml.

Program Fee:

$215 HSU Students • $245 All Others

Day and Time:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday • 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Location:

HSU Campus • Nelson Hall East 102 • Goodwin Forum

Notes:

You will be required to pay a 50% deposit to secure a space in the class.

Early Bird Discount:

A discount of $5 will be given for those who register before February 3

Introduction to Archery is open to archers of every skill level. This course is designed to introduce beginning archers to the basic fundamentals of the sport in accordance with the National Training System; this includes: proper posture and alignment, aiming, the release and follow through. This class will utilize the hands-on application of using a bow and arrow in conjunction with demonstrations and lectures. This course will also discuss the proper care and use of archery equipment.

Program Fee:

$30 HSU Students • $35 All Others

Day and Time:

Saturday • 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location:

Recreation and Wellness Center 126

Notes:

Participants will need to bring $5 on the day of the class to pay for equipment rental

Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin music and easy-to -follow dance moves. It is based on the principle that a workout should be FUN AND EASY TO DO. Zumba is not only great for the body, but it is also great for the mind. Zumba routines incorpo- rate interval training, alternating fast and slow rhythm and resistance training. Fans say it’s so popular because it’s a fun way to work out. For more information on Zumba check out the Zumba website.

Spinning is a non-impact, highly effective way to build cardiovascular strength and endurance. This class includes 40 minutes of high intensity cardio set to music with a 10 minute cool down and stretch period. This class is appropriate for all levels. Class size is limited-register early! A wheelchair accessible station is available with 1 day advance notice.

Isshinryu Karate is a classical style of Okinawan Karate and an activity providing a strong workout while teaching a practical form of self-defense. Students also learn the basics, kata and sparring techniques. Beginners are welcome, and continuing students can earn rank in this style of karate. Robert Sherman 8th degree black belt, Eric Lien 6th degree black belt and Nicole Doan 3rd degree black belt are the chief instructors. This class has been taught concurrently at HSU since 1979.